April 15, 2013: St. Andrew’s, Trinity, St. James and Somang meet at Presbytery’s request to determine if they can share any common resources

June 10, 2013: Representatives from the 4 churches meet again; St. Andrew’s, Trinity and Somang discuss the idea of shared space. St. James believes that their future may lie in another option on their own and bow out of the discussions.

July 8, 2013: Representatives from St. Andrew’s, Trinity and Somang meet again.

July 16, 2013: Somang, Trinity and St. Andrew’s clergy discuss common goals.

Sept. 5, 2013: all elders from the three churches meet to discuss opportunities

Sept. 19, 2013: a progress report is given to Presbytery requesting that a formal steering committee be set up for exploring amalgamation.

Oct. 15, 2013: clergy from the three congregations meet; it is determined that while Somang remains interested in sharing common Presbyterian space, language barriers will make amalgamation unfeasible.

Oct. 28, 2013: first meeting of the steering committee to explore amalgamation of Trinity and St. Andrew’s

Nov. 17, 2013: St. Andrew’s congregational meeting; informal vote of 26 to 5 determines that St. Andrew’s will explore amalgamation with Trinity.

Nov. 21, 2013: report sent to Presbytery informing Presbytery that Trinity and St. Andrew’s are discussing amalgamation

Feb. 23, 2014: Trinity/St. Andrew’s combined worship at St. Norbert Community Centre. The name Prairie Presbyterian Church is selected from a shortlist of 6 names through a joint-congregational selection process. Steering committee meets to plan for final voting procedures, etc.